Education spending figures in different countries can vary widely for a variety of reasons.
So says Education Minister Daphne Caine after facing questions in the House of Keys this week.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouise wanted to know why the Island seems to spend less per pupil than other jurisdictions.
Mrs Caine said we spend £8,700 a year on secondary students and £8,600 on primary pupils - but warned comparisons aren't easy to make:
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